China Sodium Reduction Ingredients Market - Growth, Trends, and Forecast (2020-2025)

The Chinese sodium reduction ingredients market is projected to register a CAGR of 10% during the forecast period.

• Growth in the food industry, especially the packaged and processed food segments, is driving the consumption of sodium among the consumers. To reduce this high consumption, the manufacturers are making products that are tasty and healthy, but with less sodium content.

• The levels of sodium and the ingredients used to reduce sodium content differ across applications, mainly due to the variations in taste, texture, and usage requirements of each application.

• Consumption of noodles, meat, sauces, soups, and snack is high in China, and the segments are huge potential markets for sodium reduction ingredients.

Key Market Trends

Yeast Extracts are Driving the Market

Yeast extracts are used as food additives to impart savory and umami tastes. These ingredients are widely used across soups, snacks, meat, bakery, and dairy products mainly due to the wide array of taste profiles they offer. Yeast extract are composed of glutamic acid, peptides, nucleotides, glutathione, group B vitamins, minerals, and other flavoring compounds. These ingredients are natural and are used as replacements for MSG and HVP, which are a prevailing trend in the food industry. Yeast extracts do not affect the texture of food, as they are highly soluble. Additionally, yeast extracts are rich in proteins, and thus, add nutritional value to the product.

Increased Utilization in Snacks

Sodium reduction ingredients are highly utilized in snacks, owing to the high consumption of snack foods. Consumption patterns may also vary from region to region, due to differences in type of snacks and flavor preferences, which result in variations in demand for several sodium reduction ingredients. Processed snacks manufacturers have been trying to differentiate their products by developing and launching low sodium granola bars, chips, nuts, and crackers to attract health conscious consumers. The underlying innovation in different reduced salt products is driving the growth of sodium reduction ingredients in matured markets of developed economies.

Competitive Landscape

The Chinese sodium reduction ingredients market is fragmented, with the presence of global and local players. The major strategies adopted by the companies are new product innovations, expansions, mergers and acquisitions, to cater to the growing demand. The key players in the market are Angel Yeast Co. Ltd, Corbion NV, Tate & Lyle PLC, and Koninklijke DSM NV.

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